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Montessori Kids Universe

10960 E Crystal Falls Pkwy Ste 100, Leander, TX 78641 · Williamson County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Montessori Kids Universe is a licensed child care center in Leander, TX, licensed for up to 149 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (3 of 14). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 39 centers in Leander and better than 46% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 46%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#23 of 39 centers in Leander
5High risk
5Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 20 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding3
Health & medication2
Supervision2
Training & qualifications2
Records & paperwork1
Other standards1
Building & playground safety1
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumJul 28, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
While conducting a file audit, there was a file without required health statement.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2026
MediumJul 28, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
While reviewing required postings, the operation was missing the most recent licensing inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 9, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
There are concerns with supervision.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2026
Medium HighSep 15, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
The allergy alert plans were reviewed and one plan did not have a doctor signature.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2025
HighJul 25, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. The evidence supports that the parent was notified the morning after the incident when the child was left unsupervised in the classroom.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
HighJul 25, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation child was left unsupervised in the classroom when the class transitioned to another room.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
Medium HighFeb 10, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
The bottles for the infant involved in the incident were not labled at the time of the incident causing the child to be feed the wrong bottle.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 10, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
The feeding instructions for the infant involved in the incident were not available at inspection.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2025
Medium HighJan 29, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report an incident of a child who was injured and was treated by a doctor as required.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2025
MediumOct 16, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Of the six staff files reviewed five did not have documentation of hazardous material, food allergies and administration of medication.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
Medium HighOct 16, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Of the files reviewed two staff requiring SIDs did not have documentation of a current certification.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
Medium HighOct 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
There was no documentation of a current sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024
HighApr 2, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
It was found during a self-reported investigation that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when camera footage showed the caregiver pulling children by the arm. The director immediately terminated the caregiver upon being made aware of the incident.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2023
HighFeb 15, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver was caring for children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver leave.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity149 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 19, 2022
DirectorLoree Hill
Phone7373046001
State operation #1745726

Common questions

Does Montessori Kids Universe take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Montessori Kids Universe’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Montessori Kids Universe accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Montessori Kids Universe cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Montessori Kids Universe for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Leander, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Montessori Kids Universe had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 9, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Montessori Kids Universe compare with other daycares in Leander?

It is #23 of 39 centers in Leander by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 46% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Montessori Kids Universe last inspected?

Jul 28, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1745726 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.